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Schoolwide Programs

February 22, 2019

Friday

A Title I, Part A schoolwide program is a comprehensive reform strategy designed to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school to improve the achievement of the lowest achieving students. [ESSA section 1114(a)(1)]

Eligibility, Section 1114 (a)(1)(A) & (B)

Not less than 40% of the children in the school attendance area are from low-income families, OR

Not less than 40% of the children enrolled in the school are from low income families, OR

If a school has less than 40% of the children in the school attendance area from low income families, or a school has less than 40% of the children enrolled in the school from low-income families, the school may apply and receive a waiver from the State Educational Agency to operate a schoolwide program.

Developing the Schoolwide Plan

To be schoolwide a campus must complete a year of planning

An ESC assists and verifies that the year of planning took place

One-year planning is required unless it is determined that less time is needed to develop and implement the schoolwide program

Remains in effect but shall be regularly monitored and revised as necessary based on student needs;

Requirements of a schoolwide program include completing the following:

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Comprehensive Plan

Evaluate the Plan

Staffing Requirements in Schoolwide Programs

There are specific Title I, Part A staffing requirements for paraprofessionals and teachers. [Section 1112 (e)]

All paraprofessionals assigned to Title I, Part A schoolwide campuses must continue to meet federal standards

Teachers assigned to Title I, Part A school campuses must meet applicable state certification requirements.